CMS Committee writes to Gambling Commission over plans to implement Financial Affordability Assessments

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to the Gambling Commission to ask about plans to introduce financial affordability checks on bettors.

The letter includes questions about the evidence base and methodology for the decision to introduce Financial Affordability Assessments and the Gambling Commission's assessment as to the impact of the checks on both consumers and the industry. It also asks about the level of engagement with stakeholders.

Chair of the CMS Committee Dame Caroline Dinenage MP said: It's important that people at risk of gambling-related debt receive appropriate support. At the same time any regulatory change must recognise the significant economic contribution made by the industry. The Gambling Commission needs to be clear about how the assessments will work and should work closely with bookmakers to ensure new obligations do not impose undue burdens on responsible businesses.